Why a 2022 Safari owner has sworn not to buy a Tata again

Taking oath today to get rid of the car within 5 years and replace it with a more trustable brand. Never getting back on TATA again & wouldn't recommend it to anyone, not even for my enemy.

BHPian vegitakarthik recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I empathize with you. Buying a Tata car nowadays is like taking a slice out of spoiled pizza, Knowing well before that the Pizza is spoiled at multiple spots (Probability of getting a clean slice is next to impossible). But we still go ahead and buy it due to following reasons.

• Great looking cars which drives well as well
• Getting absorbed by vocal for local tagline. ("I am guilty of being one among the victims"

This is a short summary of experience with Tata Safari 2022

1) Right out of showroom. Minor scratches on paint all over:

Decided to let it go and get the vehicle as post polishing these minor scratches disappeared almost.

2) Fixing number plate saga

Zoom in and you will find additional two holes on the number plate. The guy installing these plates got it wrong. Again I let it go because was already frustrated and tired.

3) Service centers Fiasco

Have you ever observed differences when looking at Tata service centers entrance compared to other brands. Hyundai, Kia, Ford even Mahindra at many places have vast entrances with enough spacing for vehicles to enter/park/exit with good ambiance.

Meanwhile Tata service centers looks like this as attached below.

This one is from PPS motors Guindy, which has one of the best google ratings
for Tata cars service at Chennai.

4) Poor Service experiences. Get new scratches after every service visit/ Non responsive Service reps

a) Sree Gokulam:

Went for door alignment issue. Little finger sized scratch at the door. Service guy brushed it off saying it was already there with a smirk.

b) PPS Chrompet:

Created new scratches buy washing with clothes used for cleaning oil stains

c) PPS Guindy:

This one is latest as seen in below image. After giving the vehicle for suspension failure. (Front right - replaced under warranty)

Still Persistent issues:

1. Droning sound every time RPM is at 2500-3000, from left side above window.
2. TPMS never works as intended.
3. AC is throwing mild dust inside cabin, which is not fixed. Simple matter of replacing the AC filter.

Taking oath today to get rid of the car within 5 years and replace it with a more trustable brand. Never getting back on TATA again & wouldn't recommend it to anyone, not even for my enemy.

Will cover all these & more in a detailed ownership review soon.

PS: BTW the car is a dream to drive. But the tradeoff is not worth it. Such a pity.

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